Canucks Central The Open: Could McKenna or Stenberg Fall to Third?
Mar 24, 2026
A spirited draft debate over whether top picks could be a defenseman or a forward. Discussion about which franchises might prioritize a blueliner and why teams like St. Louis or Chicago could sway their choices. Examination of how Vancouver’s draft position could change and a simulated lottery that creates surprising draft order scenarios.
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Some Teams Could Choose Defense Over Winger
- Several lottery teams might prefer drafting an elite defenseman over a winger based on organizational needs and perceived positional value.
- Satyar Shah and Bik Nizzar list teams like St. Louis, San Jose and others as plausible takers if they value a franchise right-handed D more than a forward.
Canadian Teams Are Likely To Pick A Canadian Star
- Canadian teams face extra pressure to pick a Canadian star because of market and franchise-impact considerations.
- Shah argues a Canadian player taken first overall in Canada becomes a franchise-changing moment that energizes fans and the organization.
Take A Forward If You Need Elite Wingers
- Prioritize forwards with top-two picks if your roster lacks established high-end wingers, especially to pair with elite talents like Bedard.
- Bik Nizzar and Satyar Shah point to Chicago as a club that would likely take another forward rather than a defenseman.